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Getting Arrested – What to do!

At Aston Legal – Criminal Defence Lawyers, we help our clients defend all criminal offences. Whether serious charges such as assault, drug offences, theft or fraud or less serious offences such as common assault or driving or traffic offences.

An important aspect of defending police charges is knowing what to do if you get arrested. We have provided some information which might assist.

Getting arrested can happen to anyone. It can be scary. This story is about getting arrested. It will help you to know what to do if it ever happens to you.

Arrest means you have to go with the police. If the police say “You’re under arrest” then go with the police. Stay calm and don’t argue or fight and don’t run away.

At the police station you will have to take everything out of your pockets. Don’t worry, the police will put your things in a bag and later you will get everything back. The police might search you by feeling over your clothes. Again, don’t get angry – it’s a rule and it’s for your safety.

The police will tell you that you don’t have to say or do anything while you’re at the police station. Read the rest of this entry »